​Take the quiz to see if you’re ready to hang out your designer shingle. Adapted from Barbara King’s “Test your Taste”. Results 0-25 points: You care about the way things look, but don’t quit your day job. 26-50 points: You are qualified to write the world’s umpteenth design blog, but don’t quit your day job just yet. Over 50 points: Quit your day job and hang out your shingle, but be sure the shingle is ship-lap a la Joanna Gaines.

​PRO CORNER / GIVING BACK:

Santa Fe’s Big Jo True Value manager, Rick C de Baca's family has been in NM for over 100 years. They bought BJTV back in the 80's and are still keeping it family owned. If you’re a DIY’er in the Santa Fe area, be sure to visit Big Jo True Value on 1311 Siler Road. Their staff will patiently help you find exactly what you need. When Alana was helping to refresh the Esperanza Shelter, Rick willingly donated items to help. Hear how Big Jo True Value supports kids throughout the community. Let’s all support this locally owned business who gives back to the community in numerous ways.

YOU DID IT:

​From Harvard to high fashion, to farming and now fabulous entrepreneur, Erin Wade of Vinaigrette & Modern General. Erin had an epiphany while in Milan, and moved to Santa Fe. After leaving the world of high fashion, she followed her heart. She renovated a 300-year old adobe home, taught herself farming, and the rest is history. The healing nature of Santa Fe. Her third Vinny restaurant opened in Austinearlier this year.

​Order pies now from Modern General for the handmade touch for your Santa Fe holiday dinner. Design & beauty are so much more than surfaces.

“Beauty is that in the presence of which we feel more alive.” ~John O’Donohue ​

​ “Mindfulness and being in the moment is the only place that joy can come into our lives. That’s how joy happens in our lives.” ~Erin Wade ​

About Make Your House a HOME show

There was always something to uplift and inspire you on Make Your House a HOME show. We showcased good ideas for your home and your life. By listening to this podcast, you join an international group of listeners who share a desire to beautify their homes, and make their communities better places to live, one compassionate act at a time. To date, we've had 172K podcast listeners in now a total of 47 countries.

Alana Light helped you make your house a home with weekly BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER tips. She also talked with people who are GIVING BACK / PAYING IT FORWARD, making the world a better place. You heard from professionals whose tips and expertise will bless your home in PRO CORNER. We also celebrated listeners' successful DIY home improvement projects in "YOU DID IT" segments.

The show was heard globally on SantaFe.com, and broadcast on KVSF 101.5 FM, the Voice of Santa Fe.